Gaza Region

IDF Chief Assures 'Quiet Will Last – Or Else'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz assured Israelis on Sunday there would be no more rocket fire from Gaza – “or else.”

Islamic Terrorists Bomb Egyptian-Gaza Border Base

Terrorists destroyed part of an Egyptian base at Rafiah, challenging Cairo’s control over the Sinai after the ceasefire with Israel.

Muslim Cleric in Gaza: Sin to Violate Truce with Israel

An Islamic cleric in Gaza has issued a religious edict declaring it a sin to violate the truce arranged last week between Israel and Hamas.

Smuggling Threatens Ceasefire

Iran Loads Ship with More Missiles for Hamas

Iran has loaded a ship with more missiles for Hamas in Gaza. Israel: We will destroy any attempt to smuggle weapons.

Hamas Deploys Police Forces Along Gaza Border

Hamas deploys police along Gaza's border with Israel to prevent further violence.

British Colonel Kemp: Hamas Leaders 'Running for Their Lives'

Israel achieved the goals it set for itself in Gaza and has caused heavy damage to Hamas, says Colonel Richard Kemp.

Ahmadinejad Congratulates Hamas on its 'Victory'

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad congratulates Hamas's prime ministeron a "great victory" over Israel.

US Lawmakers Take Up Call to Ban Hamas from Twitter

The past week's terrorist attacks have rekindled calls for Twitter to ban Hamas from utilizing the social networking site to incite hate.

Gantz: The Other Side Will Understand What Happened to It

Chief of Staff Benny Gantz during a visit with wounded: The operation in Gaza achieved the desired results.

Survey: 70% of Israelis Opposed Halting Gaza Operation

A survey found that 70 percent of Israelis opposed halting the military operation in the Gaza Strip.

Russia: Quartet 'Insufficient' for Long Term Conflict Resolution

The Middle East Quartet is an "insufficient" format for long-term resolution of the Arab-Israel conflict, said Russia's Foreign Minister.

Jewish Agency Takes Children from South on 'Day of Fun'

In hopes of providing residents of the South with a degree of solace, the Jewish Agency took 9,000 children out for a day of fun.

Gesher Organization to Send 200 Shoppers to Ashdod

The Gesher organization initiates a convoy of 200 individuals who will purchase supplies and food for Shabbat in Ashdod.

Lieberman: Power is Also About Holding Back

"I am proud that we can make decisions even when they are contrary to electoral interests," Minister Lieberman says about Gaza.

Son of Hamas Arch-terrorist Vows to Avenge His Father's Death

The son of Hamas arch-terrorist Ahmed Jaabari vows to avenge his father’s death, says it will be "very painful".

Back to Normal? Some Students in the South to Return to School

After days of staying in shelters, students in some parts of the south will return to school on Friday.

Former IDF Manpower Head: Gaza Operation Because of Elections

Netanyahu and Barak started Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza because of electoral considerations, says Maj. Gen. (res.) Elazar Stern.

Beit El Women to Clinton: Don't Compare Israel to Gaza

Women from the town of Beit El call on the U.S. Secretary of State not to compare between Israel and Hamas.

Amnesty Takes Disciplinary Action Against Offending Jewish Tweet

Amnesty International initiated disciplinary action against a staff member who posted offensive tweet targeting Jewish members of parliament

Hamas Declares Nov. 22 Gaza Public Holiday

The Hamas terrorist organization has declared November 22, the day after its ceasefire was signed with Israel, as a public holiday in Gaza.

Hamas Not Behind Tel Aviv Attack, Claims Mashaal

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal tells CNN he would accept a Palestinian state but would not recognize Israel.

Security Council Praises Ceasefire, Calls to Uphold It

UN praises the Gaza ceasefire, while world hails Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi for mediating the efforts.

IDF Spokesman: We Will Foil Terror but Not Initiate Strikes

IDF Spokesman Brigadier General Yoav Mordechai: Despite the ceasefire, we have a mandate to foil any terror attack on Israelis.

IDF Summarizes Operation: 1,500 Gaza Targets Hit

The IDF hit more than 1,500 targets in Gaza during Operation Pillar of Defense, according to a statement of summary.

Terrorists Fire 20 Rockets Since Ceasefire Begins

Gaza’s terrorist rulers mark the ceasefire by firing 20 rockets in three hours at southern Israel.

1,408 Missiles in 8 Days Fired by Gaza at Israel

As the 8-day holiday of Hanukkah approaches, Israel marks the eighth day of Operation Pillar of Defense by counting the missiles fired.

Fallen Soldier’s Diary: I’m On My Way to Gaza

Soldier Yosef Fartuk, killed in a mortar shell attack, wrote before his death,” Woe to the first terrorist who falls in my hands.”

Jordan's King Warns Netanyahu Against Ground Operation

Jordan’s King Abdullah II telephones Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and warns against a ground operation in Gaza.

U.S. Criticizes Erdogan After His Latest Anti-Israel Remarks

Erdogan accuses Israel of "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza, U.S. says the comments are "not helpful".

Netanyahu to Ban: We Avoid Hitting Innocents, They Don't

Netanyahu: I'm not sure there's another military that goes to such great lengths to keep innocents out of harm's way.

IAF Hits Hamas Center in a Gaza Media Building

In a surgical airstrike, the IAF hits a Hamas center located in the building housing AFP's Gaza City office. No reporters hurt.

Video: IAF Hits Gaza Tunnels

IAF hits dozens of terrorist sites in Gaza, including tunnels tunnels through which fuel is transferred to terrorists.

Pillar of Defense Live Blog: Day Seven

Spontaneous protests come together in southern Israel against a ceasefire with Hamas.

Clinton: Our Commitment to Israel is Rock Solid

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to the cameras after arriving in Israel for meetings on a ceasefire.

Bahraini Lawmaker Sets Israeli Flag Ablaze in Parliament Session

A Bahrain lawmaker reportedly set fire to an Israeli flag during a parliament session in a show of support for Gaza terrorists.

Iron Dome Engineers: With Time System Will Improve Significantly

The engineers of Iron Dome missile defense system said that they believe that with time "the percentage of interceptions will only go up."

McCain: Former President Clinton Should Lead Cease-Fire Talks

Sen. John McCain suggested that President Obama should send former President Bill Clinton to lead cease-fire talks.

Security Council in a Deadlock Over Gaza

Security Council hits a deadlock on the Gaza conflict, as US says it opposes any action that undermines efforts to reach a ceasefire.

Video: Watch Air Force Take off For Gaza Bombings

Arutz Sheva visits an IAF base from which aircraft take off on their way to strike Hamas’ terror infrastructure in Gaza.

IAF Airstrikes Hit Islamic Bank, Senior Hamas Terrorist

IAF aircraft strike Gaza branch of the National Islamic Bank, as well as the home of Jaabari successor, Raed Al-Attar.

Erdogan: Israel is a 'Terrorist State'

Israel is a "terrorist state" that "massacres innocent children,” Turkish PM claims.

CNN: U.S. Sending Warships to Evacuate Americans in Israel

CNN: 3 US warships on standby in the eastern Mediterranean in case of need to assist Americans leaving Israel. Embassy denies report.

Nasrallah: Israel Has Failed in Gaza

Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah pledges his group's support for the Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza.

Report: Gaza Ceasefire 'Within Hours'

A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza could go into effect “within several hours”, according to Al-Arabiya.

Dozens of Gaza Targets Attacked in Sixth Day of Operation

IDF hits a slew of terrorist targets on the sixth day of Operation Pillar of Defense.

Katyusha Missiles Aimed at Israel 'Discovered' in Lebanon

Two Katyusha missiles aimed at Israel from Lebanon were discovered Monday. Both were set to launch.

Bennett Under Fire in Ashdod: Topple Hamas

As Hamas missiles rain down on Ashdod, Bayit Yehudi Chair. Naftali Bennett says: Israel must topple Hamas.

Peres: There is No 'Occupation' in Gaza

Hamas cannot possibly say that it is firing rockets at Israel because of the “occupation”, President Shimon Peres tells French FM.

Updated Home Front Instructions for Israelis

Home Front Command issues updated instructions to Israeli citizens residing at a distance of up to 40 kilometers from Gaza.

Rabbi Melamed: Spiritual and Religious Struggle with Hamas

Rabbi Zalman Melamed strengthens the IDF soldiers who are defending Israel against Hamas’ ongoing rocket attacks.

IDF Has Hit 1,110 Targets in Gaza

The IDF has hit over 1,110 targets in Gaza since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense last week.

Gantz to Reservists: Look Backwards Once, then Look Forward

As the IDF prepares for a possible ground operation in Gaza, Chief of Staff Benny Gantz offers words of encouragement to reservists.

Turkish Islamic Scholar: 'Rocket Attacks Stupid and Pointless'

Turkish Islamic scholar Adnan Oktar is urging Hamas and Islamic Jihad on his TV show to stop the rocket fire and focus on the Messiah.

Hamas Copies Hizbullah tactic

Video: Sophisticated Hamas Underground Missile Launchers

The sophisticated underground rocket launcher system in Gaza has been exposed by the terrorist organization in a video.

Nasrallah: Israeli Ground Assault on Gaza is 'Stupid'

Any attempt by Israel to launch a ground assault against Hamas is a "stupid mistake", according to Hizbullah's leader.

Abbas: Gaza Operation is Because of Statehood Bid

PA Chairman claims that the IDF operation in Gaza is meant at preventing the PA from seeking statehood at the United Nations.

Arab Foreign Ministers Blame Israel for Gaza Violence

Arab foreign ministers denounce Israel's operation in Gaza at an emergency meeting, call to prosecute Israel for war crimes.

IDF Not Ruling Out Gaza Ground Offensive

The head of the IDF’s Southern Command says that the option of a ground operation in Gaza remains on the table.

100 Gaza Rockets Fell in Gaza Itself

Out of 824 rockets fired from Gaza at Israel over the past few days, 100 have landed in Gaza itself, statistics show.

IDF Videos Disprove Hamas Propaganda

Hamas has made false claims it caused damage to Israeli cities and soldiers. The IDF sets things straight.